SOLUTION: In 11 years, Rose will be 5 times as old as she was 9 years ago. How old is she now?

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Question 665388: In 11 years, Rose will be 5 times as old as she was 9 years ago. How old is she now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 11 years, Rose will be 5 times as old as she was 9 years ago. How old is she now?
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Equation:
r + 11 = 5(r-9)
r + 11 = 5r -45
4r = 56
r = 14 (Rose's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.